This is why we love living here ....

The eccentric and unusual is another reason why it's great to live in Altadena:

• A laughter yoga conference (!) taking place next weekend.

Join many kindred spirits, one of the most senior figures in the international Laughter Club movement and other successful experts in their field for the most important Laughter Yoga event of the year West of the Mississippi ... you do not need to be happy or have a sense of humor (emphasis ours).

• The Hikes without Mics Uketoberfest -- hike into Millard Canyon to hear a ukulele concert!  Details here and here  (warning: almost-unreadable Myspace page).